♥ July (Lasdia) Event Plotting Post

[hugtopiamods]

July Event Plotting Post

Feel free to use this entry for plotting purposes as you please, and use the Mod Question thread below for any questions.

A log will be posted on the day the event begins, but characters are welcome to create their own entries as well.

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❥ PROMPT I: National Telegraphic

As Lasdia is in full-swing and whispers of anniversary are in the air, the entertainment district is beginning to capitalize on the general mood in town. Camera crews and journalists are seen more frequently, particularly in the residential areas where the majority of offworlders have settled, and have taken to following a few people on more than one occasion. Some are more subtle than others. And some are very obvious, maybe even going so far as to narrate what they observe. Even if what they see characters doing is mundane and not especially exciting, they'll do their best to hype it up. "Watch as the human stalks his prey, teeth bared and hungry, trying to decide which angle to strike... and he's got it! The human has chosen the strawberry danish as his meal. ...Oh no, we've been spotted! His teeth are bared towards us... loyal viewers, this could be the end for us...!"

It's... mostly harmless, and when caught in the act most of them will dramatically flee the area and attempt to film in a more subtle manner. Their attention can be short-lived if they spot another offworlder wandering by doing something more interesting and switch targets. Some will try and create drama or conflict, either between residents and offworlders (such as knocking over a store display and vanishing, leaving someone with an irritated shopkeep) or between the offworlders themselves, and generally they won't break any laws to get a scoop... but you may want to keep your curtains closed. A clever offworlder or two could probably get some annoying crew arrested for causing too much trouble, as many locals are likely to grow exasperated with it as well.

Shops to an extent are on board with capitalizing on the offworlders' popularity, however, which becomes apparent as characters might find something odd while shopping around: merchandise, representative of either yourselves or your neighbours. Perhaps some collectable figures of the great warriors of Havenwell can be spotted at the check-out counter. Or keychains showing a recognizable symbol someone wears are for sale at repair shops. Clothing of the offworlders become a popular style that transition well into the shawls and scarves that the robots wear. Trading cards with information blurbs (which may be accurate or entirely fictional), buttons... you name it, there could be at least one of it out there of you! Do you object, find a seller to yell at? Do you buy out the stock and hope they disappear? Or do you collect your friends for a laugh?

Just... maybe do yourself a favour and don't check the network for offworlder fanfiction. Even if the names have been changed, some of it is far too obvious and probably not meant for public consumption.

❥ PROMPT II: Calling Doctor Jones

Over the past year, and the past several months in particular, the locals have heard a number of requests for a more organized health care system within town, as the population of flesh-and-blood residents remains steady. While each temple has had recovery rooms built to provide aid to those who get sick or injured, it isn't their focus, so despite their best efforts they have come to recognize the need to do better.

Therefore to fill the void, this month's changes include the soft opening of the Havenwellness Clinic! Run by a local researcher of biology and a former veterinarian, Dr. Rojir, it exists not to replace the temple recovery rooms, but to give residents a more clinical and less religious location to recover from whatever ails them, as well as centralize supplies, medicine, and direct research on non-robotic species without being too invasive.

Doctor Rojir is a quiet and polite automoton with padded metal fingers designed to sense subtle differences in texture, temperature, and damage across surfaces, particularly skin. It can't feel, exactly, but complex mechanics within have been specially programmed to aid in detecting what sort of ailments might be affecting the patients. He's done a fair bit of research into the medical techniques of the past, as well as what is known thus far about the species inhabiting the world - humans especially, as there are a number of you! - but much of the information available is incomplete, since they don't have years of study to fall back on, or even a proper subject to examine, living or otherwise.

This is where you come in! There will be a sign-up thread down below for appointments, and Dr. Rojir will have a toplevel on the event post. What he's also going to do to assist in his research is pair characters up with someone unlike themselves in some way. That person is going to be your temporary research partner! You will be asked to sit down with the other person and teach one another about your status, your general health, anything that might be considered unique about who or what you are. This prompt is all about world-sharing and swapping questions with another person, and may be a great way to make some new CR, good or bad! You can request a specific partner, or have it randomized by a mod. We will try our best to link up characters who aren't in the same exact situation, physically.

If Dr. Rojir's solo appointment requests are too popular, we may schedule dates for when said appointments will occur, to avoid mod overload. You will be given a date if your appointment is going to occur later on during the event, or afterwards. We ask that you respond to the Sign-Up thread before tagging the NPC toplevel, so we can gauge interest and schedule accordingly.

Additionally, characters who are a) already volunteering at the existing temple clinics or b) medically trained in some way are welcome to volunteer to work at the clinic with Rojir. There will be a salary awarded to those willing and qualified, so it can count as a job in-town to help with whatever your monthly dora reward won't pay for. Please let us know if you're interested and qualified, and you can be added to the staff once we have the clinic added to the game information pages.

Please use the following copy-paste when signing up for the clinic visit:
<b>1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir?</b> <b>2) What is your species?</b> <b>3) Share a little about yourself:</b> your health, any ongoing or relevant past issues, anything special about yourself (powers, physical abilities, etc) that might be relevant to your health and wellbeing. <b>4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study?</b> <b>5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner?</b>

❥ PROMPT III: So Very Glamour-ous

It's been a year since Havenwell officially began pulling people in from another world. Crazy, is it not? The locals can hardly believe the changes and how well things are progressing. It may not seem like much, but to them, who have seen no positive changes for centuries, it's something worth celebrating for certain. Therefore, close to month's end, they're throwing a party for everyone!

Much like the food festival half a year ago, the party will occur in one of the towers in town, on a floor large and open enough for such gatherings. It's been decorated to the nines, each corner devoted to one of the gods and their respective colour combinations (iridescent silver, pink and purple, red and white, blue and gold), with the central zone focused on Havenwell itself, a spread of tables with food galore, and an elaborate showcase of events and instances where the newcomers have helped the city, all displayed through edible arrangements: sad fork robots saved by the arrival of sliced-meat and fruits in the shape of people; tiny grape spiders breaking through a wall of cheese and crackers, fought off by celery-soldiers; a handful of cookie-people cuddling and sitting cozy or kissing. It's all very fancy and delicious enough that they've clearly put the work in to show their appreciation. They will of course urge everyone to eat and enjoy, no matter how fancy it looks. It would be terrible if it all rotted and went to waste. Once a sufficiency of food has been consumed, the tables easily move aside to make room for a dance floor, if people feel so inclined. There is a band of local talent playing a curious blend of synth and orchestral music, their style shifting suitably between fast and slow dances, so there should be a little something for everyone in attendance.

What is the dresscode for such an event, you might ask? Well, on paper the locals have stated that anything is fine, since it's your party, but the gods (not without their own sense of humour) have other ideas. Plenty of their accomplishments this year was fueled by you, but they also brought you here... thus, a few days before the party, you might find a package on your doorstep, seemingly delivered by one of the animal familiars of your god of choice. Inside the package you'll find one curious thing: the equivalent of a glamour prism, a curious bauble that could easily fit into your pocket and that alters whatever you're wearing into a single outfit that the glamour is programmed to display on you.

What outfit it is... well, that's your choice! There is no universal style. The only stipulation is that it is not a style of this world, and it is not dangerous/magical beyond the glamour's effect. The outfit feels real, and can wiggle/move/flow in the breeze as it normally would, provided the glamour is active- so rock that cat-eared beanie, roll with that floor-length cape. It can be an outfit from the character's home closet, a style of your world or another's, a fancy suit, or something silly like a dragon kigurumi. If you're not sure if what you can acquire is allowed or would require modification, please ask in the question thread below.

If your character ends up with an outfit they wouldn't wear to the dance, never fear- you can still wear whatever you like! But those gods and their critters can either be easily offended or love a good gag, so the glamour might find itself on your person in some way during the party, inexplicably active. You can deactivate it, throw it away, whatever- somehow, it just keeps finding its way back to you. Might be best to just roll with what you're given.

EXTRA: Characters who first arrived in this world last year might remember the Ribbon Games that were occurring in the month of their arrival, and this tradition has been brought back once again- both the temple portion, and the challenge at the party. Feel free to play with this in your prompts if you wish, though it is entirely optional!

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This event will run from July 15th to 30th. Click on each prompt's title to see the text. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to the FAQ or to the Mod Question thread.

Comments

QUESTIONS

[hugtopiamods]

[scourgingstars]

can the merchandise theoretically account for previously dropped characters, within reason

maybe someone wants a trading card of his dumb brother

[hansha]

Hi mods!

Just a quick question: Will the glamour covers makeups/temporary body tattoos as well?

[gatescostmoney]

So... how good are the camera crews at finding their target? I have this hilarious idea of a crew trying to catch Sasuke, but he ninjas away only to catch them on camera and give his own commentary. Or him following a crew filming someone else.

[jivitadana]

Hi mods! I should have asked before, but how does healing magic or healing powers work? Would they still be effective or is it more up to the player receiving this healing that it works or not? Asking because he'd be willing to help out at the clinic if need be, though he's not medically qualified other than probably basic first aid.

[astralera]

1. Is there a place to sign characters up to volunteer at the clinic?

2. Can the glamours be altered in any way (i.e. hemmed, adjusted for better mobility/greater comfort, etc.)?

[21kingpuddings]

Would it be fair to assume that characters might end up with glamour prisms even if they do not plan on attending the party? Also, do the characters get to keep them after the event, or would they be returned/rendered ineffective/etc after the festivities are over?

[the4united]

Have any accommodations been made for blind characters participating in the clinic study? Being handed a clipboard and asked to write down answers could turn out incredibly humorous should there not be - and I'm totally okay with that! The poor Doc will just get pretty illegible notes...

[astralera]

Era ended up proposing to Ardbert during the party, so Jenn and I are wondering how the locals present to witness it would react, if at all?


Also, what would be the official IC process to get hitched in Havenwell? :|a

Re: QUESTIONS

[changethestars]

Is the merchandise only forms/outfits/etc that the public in Heavenwell has seen, or is there a secret repository of info that they can tap into? (If for example your character was a magical girl.)

CLINIC SIGN UP THREAD

[hugtopiamods]

[promittere]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? Yes
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: Blind - can only sense changes in light/shadow. Physically fit besides that. Shared magical link with Noctis Lucis Caelum, granting capability to channel the elements and enchant weaponry.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random, please!

[original_is_best]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No, but he wants to investigate anyway
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: Healthy, intelligence and capable.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes.
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random

[scourgingstars]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? he doesn't know if it'll help but he'll go with 'yes'
2) What is your species? Human-passing Daemon Unsure.
3) Share a little about yourself: Predisposition to magic shared by bloodline, either host to or avatar for a semi-living light averse daemonic plague, immortal and with no strict need to eat/sleep. Probably not exactly 'alive' by most definitions of the word.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? y
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? randomize me, baby

[pinkmin]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? Not for any medical condition, just for helping.
2) What is your species? Pikmin
3) Share a little about yourself: Pikmin are a transformative species, both creature and plant. Can switch to different forms with different abilities when presented with a candypop flower. Patient has acquired the additional ability to take on a human shape. Some physical similarities exist between both forms: weight-lifting capabilities, wings, flower being connected to digestive (photosynthesis) and respiratory health. Presently health is in good standing. Past issues include: respiratory decline due to torn petals, previously had toxic blood due to form [uncertain if still present]. [[Bret's note: it's not]]
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? Yes.

[notkakashi]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No, he's just curious
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: Born with magical (cursed) eyes and abilities that let him perceive and control immeasurable amount of space (hence being able to see despite having a blindfold). Abilities are currently disabled until in contact with another person, and not fully accessible either. Otherwise, he's a human with an over-average physical ability.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random!

[the_tailor]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? Nah, just helping out.
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: Average health, normal human. Good at combat. Possible slight lingering traces of a psychic connection to the Red Lion back home but at this point and in a different world it'd barely be there, if even there.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random

[jivitadana]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No, but he'll help out
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: He's alive again, so he's generally healthy (if sometimes a little tired) and has decent battle/fighting skills. He has his Persona, a part of his soul that he can summon. But he's missing a lot of the others, so while he feels normal, he's wondering what happened to the rest of his soul now, so to speak.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random, please!

[nyakama]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? Nope. She's just here to help!
2) What is your species? (magical) Cat.
3) Share a little about yourself: A healthy and lively small young cat. Capable of talking and walking on hind legs. Had some magic-ish powers back home but they don't work here. Has a surprising and unnatural lung capacity (for a cat). Eats exclusively human food and probably too many sweets.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes!
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random~

[thekingsshield]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No, just wanna help out.
2) What is your species? Dog.
3) Share a little about yourself: Magic for both offensive and defensive battle. Also has a healing spell but it shares his energy with who he's helping.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes.
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random!

[breathoflove]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: Very healthy! Extra dense muscle mass, making her muscles "normal" sized, but eight times as strong as regular muscles. Somehow, eating an excess of a certain food has made her hair pink and green.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes!
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random pleeease!

[the4united]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No
2) What is your species? Human, though with an extended life span
3) Share a little about yourself: Physically fit thanks to training as a ninja and using magic in a way that requires a lot of physical movement in battle. Blind in both eyes, though bright lights can be painful even though he can't see them. Very sensitive hearing thanks to the blindness and some special training.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Random

[scentsitivity]

1) Do you require an appointment with Dr. Rojir? No
2) What is your species? Human
3) Share a little about yourself: He's born with an enhanced sense of smell, his keen sense allows him to sniff out more in-depth than most humans, it's more comparable to a dog's nose. Thanks to the training he went through, he's able to sniff emotions, intent, and species.
4) Would you be willing to participate in the Havenwellness Clinical Study? Yes
5) If yes: would you like a random partner? If not, who is your partner? Randomize, please!

Will | Pokémon (Ainea)

[twistedempathy]

I. National Telegraphic: Will absolutely thrives on publicity, he's both a celebrity at home and an absolute attention whore. For the camera crews, he can easily be found chatting them up and accepting interviews, playing into their nature documentary style narration for extra drama and lulz, or swanning in to steal the spotlight and save anyone who seems to be uncomfortable with all that attention.

For the merchandise aspects, he would be all too happy to have stuff of him, and may have fun collecting merchandise for his CR, too! He'll probably also buy a stock of his own cards, because honestly? He really likes Galar's style, giving out trading cards is a great way to roll as a trainer.

For the seedy underbelly of fandom, he is absolutely diving headfirst into that dumpster fire and loving every second of it. He's already a celebrity at home, and probably has seen plenty of Real Person Fandom stuff about him; he's eager to see what fandom is like here, too. He would definitely read fic/look at art of himself and other people, and potentially his CR as well--or even new folks, if it looks juicy enough!

II. Calling Doctor Jones: He's probably not going to be too involved in this prompt, unless people tug him into it; he feels just fine, and they probably don't need any more totally normal human volunteers, right? vOv Right.

III. So Very Glamour-ous: Will is all over parties! He will be there flitting around being a social Butterfree, mercilessly assaulting wallflowers with attention, potentially playing the Ribbon Game again if anyone wants to do prompts with that, and grabbing random people to dance because come ooooooon, it's a party! Have fun and dance with him! He will also be rocking that glamour prism! I'm open to any suggestions people might have for that, since he already dresses fancy as a matter of course. Something silly? An extra elaborate costume? A Pokemon kigurumi? Let me know your ideas~ ♥

Ciel Phantomhive | Kuroshitsuji (Rawna)

[sweetlies]

National Telegraphic

Ciel will probably get followed quite a bit because he's not the most physically fit of the offworlders, so getting away from the natives will prove difficult for him. At some point, he might just invest in a hoodie and hide his face from their camera's and try to duck into a crowd. Or maybe your house? Sorry, he'll leave as soon as he can escape without a following.

As for merch, I would love for him to find some?? I just... don't know what they would make of/for him. I'm open to ideas and additional harassment!

GLAMOUR-OUS BOY!

Oh, Ciel is attending this ball. And he'll be showing up in something like this. It's drastically different from anything he'd have worn back in England but it's comfortable and attractive for him. (It helps that the character bears a resemblance to Ciel, Yana Toboso sure has a type, huh?)

He'll be hesitant to dance but please, feel free to ask! He'll awkwardly agree and then make an enormous effort not to step on your toes.

RETURN OF THE RIBBON GAMES

Since he's an adherent of Rawna, his mission for the games is to give comfort to someone or ease someone's pain within Rawna's temple. So come on by and he'll... uh... hug you? Listen to you vent?

Uh. He's not good at this but he's better than he ever was before?